You all know that Hersheypark really is my home theme park, if you follow me you know my family visits quite often. While The Boardwalk is fun in the summer, we LOVE to visit during fall and winter months for the special events.
Hersheypark In The Dark
There is no better place to celebrate Halloween than in Hershey with coasters and chocolate! Hersheypark In The Dark will open for three weekends beginning October 15 and running through October 31, 2021; Fridays from 5-9 pm and weekends 2-9 pm.
Read my full review of Hersheypark in the Dark
The 2021 seasonal event marks the 15th anniversary of Treatville trick-or-treat trail with candy stops inside Hersheypark for guests ages 12 and under. Coaster fans can enjoy the return of night rides on the Park’s coasters, with lights-out rides on five coasters including Candymonium hyper coaster in the new Hershey’s Chocolatetown region.
Other unique offerings include costumed Hershey Characters experiences, new fall foods throughout the Park, and Creatures Of The Night program at ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park, which is the only time of year the Zoo is open after dark.
You can buy tickets online now and save – one-day admission to Hersheypark In The Dark is $54.95 plus tax for ages 9 to 61. Children 2 and younger are free. Current Season Pass Holders can enjoy unlimited visits to Hersheypark In The Dark as part of their year-long perks.
Visitors can stay overnight at The Official Resorts of Hersheypark for the perfect fall getaway. All guests of The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge and Hersheypark Camping Resort resort properties receive FREE Resort Benefits including FREE front gate shuttle service to the all-new exclusive resort drop-off location, resort activities, and more. I have stayed at all three and they are equally amazing and fun for families.
Visit www.Hersheypark.com/official-resorts for rates and additional information.
Christmas Candylane
Hersheypark Christmas Candylane holiday attraction opens to the public on select dates from Nov. 12, 2021, through Jan. 2, 2021 with daily operations starting December 3 (closed Christmas Day); hours vary by day with event tickets available closer to the season.
2021 marks 25 years of Santa’s reindeer making a special stop at Hersheypark, as Christmas Candylane is the only place in the Northeast where guests can get an up-close look at all nine live reindeer, including Rudolph.
Christmas Candylane also features more than 5 million twinkling lights, including the dazzling NOEL light show with more than 250,000 dancing lights synchronized to Christmas music; a unique blend of thrilling coasters like Candymonium and family-friendly rides (weather permitting); an experience with Santa; TREEVILLE trail, a strolling holiday adventure experience in The Boardwalk region with more than a dozen uniquely decorated trees sharing stories of The Sweetest Place On Earth; signature hot chocolate and other sweet treats.
A new Breakfast with Santa experience will also be offered December weekends at The Chocolatier Restaurant Bar + Patio with more details to come.
Hershey Sweet Lights
This drive-through holiday spectacular with nearly 600 illuminated displays, will also be open, with hours and tickets available late September.
New Culinary Offerings
New fall and winter seasonal items are also planned for the latest culinary experiences in Hershey’s Chocolatetown – The Chocolatier Restaurant, Bar + Patio, Milton’s Ice Cream Parlor and The Sweeterie Confectionery Kitchen.
The Chocolatier will mark its first fall season open daily with reservations now available online. The Chocolatier is now offering new happy hour specials Monday through Thursday from 4-6 pm starting September 13. Select hand crafted cocktails will be $8 with $2 off wine and draft beer with several appetizer options as part of a discounted menu available in the bar area and entire patio.
Hersheypark Ticket Giveaway
Now that you have read about the amazing seasonal events coming to Hersheypark in 2021. I want to know which one you want to visit!!
How To Enter: Comment on THIS blog post and let me know which seasonal event you are most excited for. I will choose TWO winners.
Prize: A Family FOUR pack of tickets for Two Winners, to Hersheypark in the Dark or Christmas Candylane during 2021 season.
Contest Period: Comment by October 1, 2021 at midnight and I will randomly draw two winners via raffle wheel with all names added and announce winners on October 2, 2021
Winners have been drawn: Melissa Muntz and Nancy/NY Foodie Family!
As a member of the Sweetest Families Ambassador program, tickets were given to me to use as prizes. No further reward or compensation will be given.
Carlos Soto says
Hersheypark in the Dark sounds great, I like that some of the coasters have no lights at night!
Jennifer Dubroski says
We have been going to Treatville since my 15 year old daughter was a baby. It’s funny, she just turned 15 and Treatville is turning 15. Even though she can’t participate any longerdue to her age, she loves to see her younger brother enjoy it. Hershey is truly a wonderful place. A great place to make memories for a lifetime.
Heather reina says
We’re excited to for Hershey in the dark!
Heather Kneski says
I am most excited for Hershey Sweet Lights. We have never been but I think my kids would absolutely love it! Hershey and Christmastime sounds amazing!
Judith Mrockowski says
I love sharing Hershey during the Christmas holidays with my grand children. From the s’mores, hot chocolate and the beauty of the park all lit up it is truly a remarkable experience.
Melanie Avila says
Both events sound fantastic but I think Christmas looks amazing! The lights, the food, live reindeer?! That’s definitely the place to be!
Katie says
I would like to check out Hershey Park in the Dark! I’ve never been and it looks like a great time.
Michelle franko says
I’d love to visit Hershey this winter for Candylane.
Chrissy Hadding says
I remember Hersheypark Candy Lane as a child. One of the most magical experiences. I would love to take my children!
Megan says
Hershey Park in the Dark please!
Jenn says
they are really fun!!
Jenn says
I agree! It’s a great park.
Jenn says
So much fun!
Jenn says
Christmas in Hershey is so magical
Jenn says
It’s a gorgeous park!
Jenn says
YES!!! The reindeer are amazing
Jenn says
it is super fun! and candy!
Jenn says
it’s magical
Jenn says
it really is so fun!
Jenn says
All the candy!
Stacey russell says
We have never been to the northeast! I bet the weather is beautiful! I would be amazed to tour all the chocolate facilities to learn about the making processes!
Jenn says
It’s so great! Come and see us!
Autumn says
Christmas In Hershey always looks so amazing ! I would love to be able to go with my friend and her daughter!
Angie B says
I’m a PA resident but haven’t been to Hershey in a long time. My older boys got to go with their dad. We experienced Cedar Point at Halloween which was awesome. I’d love check out Hershey
Laura Schur says
@HersheyPark is the new favorite for us!! Trying to decide between Halloween or Christmas is probably the hardest choice we could have to make. I want to try and visit for both of them!!!
Jenn says
do both! they are so fun
Fadra Nally says
I love Hersheypark in the Dark because it’s cool enough that you don’t get hot but warm enough so that you can still do all the coasters!
Jenn Conklin says
I would like to check out Hershey in the dark. We’ve never done either and they both sound fun. But I love fall and Halloween!!
Nancy @ NY Foodie Family says
I’d love to go to Christmas Candylane. Sounds like a fun holiday experience!
Melissa Muntz says
We would love to go to Hersheypark in the Dark this year! My toddler cant get enough of her witch costume and would love to wear it there.
Darla says
Hershey is such a fun day trip from Maryland! We haven’t been fir the holidays in a few years, but it’s such a fun event!
Krystin says
Ohhh Christmas would be amazing!
Amanda M. says
We have two little boys who would love to have some fun after being home with me day after day after day throughout this pandemic. I love Halloween and Christmas, but if we win the tickets, I would take them for Christmas, to see the magic of the lights and to see Santa!
Jim Hayes says
Christmas Candylane sounds absolutely amazing! Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I would love to see CC up close and in person for the 1st time. So to have my favorite holiday and theme park rolled into one, would be fantastic!
Neiddy Ruiz says
I would love to visit Hersheypark during Christmas time, the treeville trail sounds fun. Thank you for the chance to win!
Melissa Picone says
The Fall is one of my favorite seasons so taking the family to Hersheypark in the Dark would be amazing!
Loretta L Chambers says
My family and I come to Hershey 3or 4 times a year my granddaughter loves going there she loves dressing up for yreatville very exciting thank u it’s an amazing park
Bridget L Paz says
My boys (7 and 3) and I are obsessed with Halloween. We would love to trick or treat in the park and ride rides while dressed up. What a super fun experience!
Jeremy Mclaughlin says
We would love to check out Christmas Candylane. My family would have so much fun.
Michelle J. says
Christmas Candylane!
Shan Hoque says
Just heading back home from our getaway at Hershey! Love the town and people! My kids and I learned so much about Milton Hershey and his wife Catherine, and what amazing people they were to build an awesome community and school. Oh, almost forgot to mention how much fun we had at the amusement park. Absolutely, will love to go back soon.
Gabriel Paz says
So hard to pick just one, but I really enjoy taking the kids to sweet lights.
Keith Katzenberger says
Christmas in Hershey is awesome!!